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      1 # Chris Roberts
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      3 Lowell, AR
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      5 [chris.roberts@learningunix.net](mailto:chris.roberts@learningunix.net)
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      7 [(417) 342-1868](tel:+14173421868)
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      9 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-roberts-5808a63a7) linkedin.com/in/chris-roberts-5808a63a7
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     12 ## Professional Summary
     13 CompTIA A+ and Linux+ certified systems technician with hands-on experience in scripting,
     14 infrastructure management, and structured testing. Proficient in PowerShell, Python, and Bash
     15 for automating workflows, with working knowledge of SQL. Experienced with data synchronization
     16 and backup tools, thorough documentation habits, and building reliable, repeatable systems
     17 through open source technologies.
     18 
     19 ## Certifications and Professional Development
     20 - [CompTIA A+ Certification](https://cp.certmetrics.com/comptia/en/public/verify/credential/c99f881dc871476f89b6dd50f3d59576)
     21 - [CompTIA Linux+ Certification](https://cp.certmetrics.com/comptia/en/public/verify/credential/35adbeb1b14a465ba38fc8d10a583acb)
     22 - Actively pursuing additional industry certifications in networking, system administration, and
     23 infrastructure technologies to expand expertise in enterprise systems and automation.
     24 
     25 ## Technical Skills
     26 - Operating Systems: Linux, BSD, macOS
     27 - System Administration: Active Directory (user and group management), ZFS, Docker, local and cloud backups
     28 - DevOps and Infrastructure: Ansible, Proxmox, KVM, Git, shell scripting
     29 - Data Synchronization and Backup: syncoid, rsync, restic
     30 - Programming and Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, SQL
     31 
     32 ## Professional Experience
     33 ### Software Quality Analyst, Leggett & Platt (April 2023 – Present)
     34 - Test web and mobile applications across iOS, Android, and web platforms for functionality and stability
     35 - Verify that applications correctly ingest and retrieve data during functional testing
     36 - Contribute automation scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell to support and streamline testing workflows
     37 - Rigorously test application behavior and document findings before changes reach production
     38 - Provide structured written feedback to developers on defects, UX issues, and feature behavior
     39 - Maintain and troubleshoot Git repositories
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     41 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Research and Development, Leggett & Platt (June 2019 – April 2023)
     42 - Authored and revised testing procedures for new product lines, maintaining up-to-date technical documentation
     43 - Conducted first article inspections and investigated customer complaints
     44 - Tested prototype products for performance and durability
     45 
     46 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Consumer Testing Laboratories (2007 – 2019)
     47 - Performed safety and regulatory compliance tests on consumer products
     48 - Delivered technical documentation using multiple reporting systems
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     50 ## Home Lab and Personal Projects
     51 - Automated ZFS dataset replication and incremental cross-system synchronization using syncoid
     52 - Implemented multi-destination backup pipelines using rsync and restic targeting local and cloud storage
     53 - Provisioned and managed infrastructure using Ansible playbooks for repeatable, documented deployments
     54 - Independently interpret and debug script errors to resolve technical issues without escalation